Foreclosure Freeze Explained

It seems like everyday another major bank announces it will halt all foreclosure activity to review procedures and paperwork. There are many reasons. Real estate law is unique to every state. Here in New England, much of that body of law predates the establishment of the United States. Major national…

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New Poems by Vincent Spada of Methuen

Methuen resident Vincent Spada has published his first book of poems, “One Under the Sun” (Brambleby Books). Interestingly, the Hartfordshire, England-based publisher specializes in books on natural history and poetry. The author works in a Salvation Army Thrift Store. To order the book, visit www.brambleby.co.uk. Following is a sample of…

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Polling the Massachusetts AG race

The second poll of the evening.  This one by a group calling itself Public Policy Polling Company.  It was a quicky automated survey on the Massachusetts Attorney General’s race between Democrat Martha Coakley and Republican Jim McKenna.  Here’s what was asked: Do you view Martha Coakley favorably or unfavorably? Do…

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Rasmussen Poll Questions

Usually we let the answering machine handle the “out of area” calls but tonight we picked up and ended up taking an automated poll from Rasmussen.  Here are the questions that were asked: Is the country on the right track? Is Obama doing a good job? If the election were…

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Caritas – Cerberus Approvals by November 1st?

Boston Globe writer Robert Weisman tells us today to expect the Massachusetts  Public Health Council – a panel of doctors, consumer advocates and public health specialist – important stakeholders – to follow staff recommendations to approve a license for each of the six hospitals in the Caritas Christi Health Care system. These…

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Tuesday Trivia

How well do you know Lowell? Answers tomorrow. 11) What was the previous name for the Harvard Brewery before 1898? 12) What was the original name of the street that runs in front of the main area of the North Campus of the University of Massachusetts Lowell? 13) Which Lowell…

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